http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news daily 1 2011-01-06T18:30:43Z http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/is-it-a-geranium-or-not-1 After a cold winter, spring has finally arrived, and it is time to plant the garden. One of the most popular annual plants, especially for Mother's Day, is the geranium. It decorates our flower beds and front porches and can be purchased at any type of store, ranging from small local nurseries to big box chains. In fact, the National Garden Bureau proclaimed both 1998 and 2012 as the year of the geranium. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-09T19:59:46Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/using-focal-points-and-garden-art If you are a gardener and enjoy your plants, you probably recognize the importance of a focal point which will enhance the beauty of these plants. A focal point can be anything that catches and holds your eye. It can be of practical use such as a bird bath, or it can be strictly ornamental. It can be a plant, or plant grouping, a whimsical or fun object, or a stately fountain or sculpture. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-09T19:02:28Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/small-changes-can-improve-your-homes-curb-appeal-1 They say your home is an expression of who you are, so why wait until you get inside to express your personality? When you pull into your driveway, does your house say, "Welcome home?" Take a critical look at your front entrance. Are you pleased with what you see? What could you change to make it look better? No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-09T18:33:02Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/botany-for-gardeners-1 This article is the first in a series about the study of plants, knows as botany, for gardeners. It starts with a story about a wonderful acquaintance (whose second ever quilt won a $10,000 prize, but that is another story). No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-09T17:55:50Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/the-enjoyment-of-a-wildlife-garden-1 A wildlife garden can be described as an environment that is attractive to various forms of wildlife such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and mammals. Wildlife gardens may contain a range of habitats, including a pond to attract frogs, dragonflies, and birds; nest boxes for birds, log piles to provide shelter for insects, lizards, and worms; plants that attract beneficial insects; and a diverse supply of food (year round) to attract and keep wildlife in the garden. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-07T20:03:39Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/replacing-old-shrubbery Do you have some old overgrown shrubbery in your yard that is begging to be replaced? Is it blocking the windows, pushing you off the sidewalk, riddled with dead areas from past attacks of insects or wind damage? Maybe, you are just tired of going out there to do the big shearing job, but you are not sure how to go about solving the problem. Removing a large tree will probably require the help of a professional, but removing a shrub is not as hard as you might think. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-07T16:59:27Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/botanical-latin-the-language-of-gardeners-is-still-spoken Familiar and well-loved common names tend to get used for more than one plant. We should use common sense in talking about plants and remember that the botanical name is our guide to getting the right plant for the right spot in our gardens. However, to refer to potatoes by the botanical name Solanum tuberosum is not sensible. The same is true when talking about daffodils, pansies and other common garden plants. Botanical Latin, considered by some as a “dead language” since it is not spoken, is alive and well among gardeners. Botanical Latin plant names are intended to be specific, universal, and avoid the problems arising from using common names. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-07T15:21:54Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/gardening-with-succulents In simple terms a succulent is a plant that has the ability to store water in specialized tissue for use if water becomes scarce at a later time. For most people, this conjures up a picture of the dusty, dry desert environment. However, this is not always the case. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-07T15:06:37Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2013/lo-how-a-rose As my favorite Christmas carol is “Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”, even the coldest weather can bring the fragrant blooms to mind. I was given a beautiful long-stemmed red rose recently, and it led me to think about the long history of roses, although my own gardening relationship with them has been sporadic. No publisher Christy Hemler 2013-05-07T14:49:38Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/creating-your-own-wildlife-corridor No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T20:28:14Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/what-is-your-gardening-style No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T20:24:01Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/getting-christmas-cactus-to-bloom No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T20:06:18Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/how-to-plan-a-garden-from-scratch No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T19:03:41Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/my-garden-of-hope No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T18:59:22Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/planting-in-dry-shade No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T16:53:45Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/ground-covers-the-versatile-solution No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T16:46:02Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/canna-lilies-care-winterization No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-11-20T15:54:29Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/gardens-of-colonial-williamsburg No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-08-31T14:52:58Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/enjoying-the-wildlife-in-my-september-garden Is your garden full of the September sounds provided by birds, butterflies, crickets, and hummingbirds? Here are some tips on how to make your garden a wildlife oasis. No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-08-31T14:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/growing-big-onions-with-little-effort-relatively No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-08-31T14:33:57Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/joy-of-gardening One of the biggest joys I receive from my garden besides breathing in the beauty of it every time I go out the door or look out a window, is sharing it with others. No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-07-27T13:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/pests-in-the-july-garden No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-07-11T19:16:45Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/the-gardens-of-claude-monet No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-07-11T19:12:58Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/the-joy-of-giving-flowers The history of flower giving extends back thousands of years as a way for people to communicate with each other. Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese all refer to the use of flowers in their stories and myths. The Greeks considered flowers to be particularly important and associated them with the gods. No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-07-11T18:51:26Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/adams/programs/master-gardener/news/2012/singing-and-planting-the-blue Those stunning velvety “midnight blue” pansies planted in mid-March by the main entrance to Gettysburg College got me thinking, and thanking, John Beauchamp, Grounds Manager, and the wonderful groundskeepers for the great work they do every day. I wondered if the pansies over-wintered like many of the herbs and flowers this year. John said they were planted earlier than usual because of soil conditions and spring temperatures. Pansy beds appeared all over campus--thank you! No publisher Christy Hemler 2012-07-11T18:48:55Z News Item